The University of Galway has announced the new UNESCO Chair in Children, Youth and Civic Engagement.
Professor John Canavan takes over the role as one of the 950 chairs worldwide.
His roles will include youth mentoring; family support and alternative education.
He is a professor in Political Science and sociology at the University and Director of the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre.
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Professor Canavan says that it is a great honour for both himself and the University.
